# Thailand pursues economic gains through BRICS membership

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/politics/169873-thailand-pursues-economic-gains-through-brics-membership
- Published: 2024-10-29T08:23:00+07:00
- Author: Bahar Karaman

Thailand aims to join BRICS for economic opportunities, offering access to the ASEAN
market and strengthening food security and tourism, according to Deputy Prime Minister
Anutin Charnvirakul.

## Key takeaways

 * Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul sees joining BRICS as a path to unlocking
   significant trade and economic prospects for Thailand, positioning the country
   alongside major global economies.
 * With its strategic location in Southeast Asia, Thailand aims to strengthen its
   role as a gateway to the ASEAN market, benefiting over 600 million people while
   contributing to global food security.
 * Thailand envisions deeper economic and tourism partnerships within the BRICS 
   framework, leveraging China’s influence and Thailand’s potential as a bridge 
   between BRICS and ASEAN markets.

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, believes joining the BRICS
group will create significant trade and economic opportunities.

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Thailand aims to become the newest member of BRICS, which includes major economies
like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, alongside four new members 
added this year.

Charnvirakul highlights that Thailand’s strategic location in Southeast Asia positions
it as a gateway to the ASEAN market, home to over 600 million people, and a vital
contributor to global food security. He emphasizes Thailand’s potential in enhancing
tourism and economic ties within the BRICS framework.

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Invited to the upcoming [BRICS](https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4257449-thailand-eyes-mutual-benefits-economic-opportunity-through-brics-membership?rand=157030)
summit in Russia, Thailand hopes this will pave the way for full membership. Charnvirakul
envisions Thailand serving as a bridge connecting BRICS countries with ASEAN, leveraging
China’s role within the group to unlock further economic opportunities.